Ingredients

  • 10 scallions, quartered crosswise
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • One 2 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons West Indian curry powder (see Note)
  • 1/4 cup ground coriander
  • 3 tablespoons garam masala
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 pounds meaty, well-trimmed goat forequarter, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces (see Note)
  • Marinated goat
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 quarts vegetable stock
  • 10 scallions, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium red pepper, coarsely chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
  • 10 thyme sprigs
  • 1 Scotch bonnet or habanero chile, stemmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • Apricot-Ginger Chutney and warm roti or naan, or Rice and Peas, for serving

Method

  • Marinate the goat In a food processor, combine all of the ingredients except the pieces of goat and pulse until finely chopped.
  • In a large bowl, rub all of the marinade into the meat.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 24 or up to 36 hours.
  • Make the stew Wipe the marinade off the goat and season the pieces with salt and pepper.
  • In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil.
  • Working in batches, brown the goat on all sides over moderate heat, about 10 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate.
  • Pour off the fat in the casserole and return all of the goat to it.
  • Add the vegetable stock and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the casserole.
  • Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer uncovered for 3 hours, skimming as necessary.
  • Cover the casserole and continue cooking until the goat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours longer.
  • Add the scallions, red pepper, red onion, carrot, thyme and chile and simmer uncovered until the goat is very tender and the vegetables are softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the peas and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Discard the thyme sprigs and skim off the fat.
  • Season the stew with salt and pepper and serve with Apricot-Ginger Chutney and warm roti or naan, or Rice and Peas.